Filling vs Crown! Why can't a tooth be filled with the nerve exposed?

Answer 1

The metal of the filling would touch the nerve, and the metal would amplify the feeling in that tooth. Heat and cold would be too painful.

Answer 2

It depends on the size of the exposure, (how much of the nerve is exposed). Current thought is that IF you seal the exposure...the tooth will heal. In my practice, IF the exposure is not too large, we:
1) treat the exposure with Super-oxide. It stops the bleeding and "seals" the blood vessel.
2) then we use a good bonding system to seal up the cavity.

IF you get the exposure sealed well, the tooth will heal. I still remember the first time this was taught to me and I was very much a disbeliever. But, I tried it and have been using that technique for about 8 years now. I have not kept records...but I would bet that about 9 out of 10 teeth are surviving without needing a root canal!

Answer 3

when they do the crown, they will have you go and have the roots pulled out of the nerve, they numb you and you dont feel it,
As far as pulled or Crown. It costs a lot to have A Crown done. Check your insurance. If you have just one or two (depending on the positions) you can get away with the pullings. Your dentist can tell you. Mine said one or two in the back, most people won't notice but you will want to be able to chew properly, so ask him.
I had no problem with mine in last 10 years and never hurt. I have 1 crown and two pullings.

Answer 4

the filling will damage the nerve first off, secondly it will hurt continuously and be especially sensitive to hot or cold. Frankly, I'd rather have the tooth pulled than go thru getting a root canal and crown, but that's your choice to make.

Answer 5

because it will still hurt